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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 2 m
Buses per day
40
Distance
123 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bournemouth to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Brighton will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Brighton without transferring at least once.
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NX035 · NX025Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Brighton:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bournemouth to Brighton costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Southern | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 4h21 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Southern | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:21PM | Duration 4h06 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:02PM | Duration 4h22 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 4h37 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:07PM | Duration 4h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:02PM | Duration 4h02 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:02PM | Duration 4h32 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:07PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Southern | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:21PM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:22PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Brighton buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:20 AM Bournemouth | 7h10 | 11:30 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:25 AM Bournemouth | 6h20 | 1:45 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Bournemouth | 7h20 | 10:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Bournemouth | 5h07 | 11:22 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Bournemouth | 4h15 | 11:45 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Bournemouth | 4h15 | 12:45 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX035 · NX025 | 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h25 | 6:15 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h35 | 6:25 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 1:50 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h30 | 6:20 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h30 | 7:50 AM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h45 | 8:05 AM Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) | 1 transfer | |
NX035 · NX025 | 3:20 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station | 4h35 | 7:55 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bournemouth to Brighton run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€14) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 22:57. The fastest bus covers the 76 miles (123 km) distance in 3h 41m.
Distance 76 miles (123 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€14) |
Buses per day 35 |
Fastest bus 3h 41m |
First bus 12:50 AM |
Last bus 10:57 PM |
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Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Contemporary art gallery in a converted church, known for ambitious installations and events.
Local museum focused on craft, design, film, toys, and community creativity in a historic villa.
Historic maze of narrow lanes filled with independent shops and classic Brighton atmosphere near the seafront.
Bohemian shopping and street-art district known for indie stores, colorful streets, and youthful energy.
Classic promenade area for walking, beach views, sunsets, and easy access to major attractions.
A traditional hard-boiled stick of seaside sugar candy, closely associated with Brighton’s pier and beach culture.
Fresh battered fish with chips is a classic British seaside meal and especially popular in Brighton.
A rich local fish dish, usually smoked haddock baked with cream and cheese, linked to Sussex coastal cooking.
One of Brighton’s most established seafood restaurants, serving oysters, fish and refined British classics in an elegant setting.
A highly regarded central Brighton restaurant serving bold Indian dishes with a modern presentation and lively atmosphere.
A stylish seafood and champagne bar in The Lanes, popular for oysters, shellfish platters and celebratory meals.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining near the seafront. Budget options exist, but overall costs are above average.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service, but small change is appreciated.
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Most Bournemouth to Brighton buses use the Bournemouth, Coach Station to Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) station pair, with some services arriving at Brighton, Preston Circus. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Brighton bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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